Madras rice
Slices of sautéed aubergine and the lovely yellow colour from the curry spices bring a hint of India to this rice dish, given a twist with a little fried ham.
82 K 4.1/5 (7 reviews)
30 min.
Easy
8 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: December 16th 2018
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
2 2⁄3 cups egg-plant or aubergine - 2
6 tablespoons olive oil - 3
8 slices smoked ham - 4
2 cups + 2 tablespoons liquid cream - 5
2 tablespoons curry powder - 6
5 ½ cups cooked rice
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 8 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse 2 2⁄3 cups egg-plant or aubergine and cut into fairly thick slices.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Use the same pan to fry the ham on both sides.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Still using the same pan, without washing it (to make the most of the cooking juices left), pour in 2 cups + 2 tablespoons liquid cream.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 2 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 2 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add 5 ½ cups cooked rice and mix well...
Stage 6 - 5 min.
...then leave to reduce a little until the rice has absorbed most of the cream.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Finish by adding the ham and aubergines.
Stage 8
Serve without delay.
Remarks
If you find the curry flavour a bit too strong for your liking, you can use turmeric on its own instead.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 110 RDI=40 % | 490 RDI=50 % | 930 RDI=140 % | 4,360 RDI=220 % | 18,270 RDI: 220 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 190 RDI=10 % | 810 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 550 RDI=30 % | 2,280 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 8 people : 10.95 €
- Per person : 1.40 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked rice
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Egg-plant or aubergine
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Smoked ham
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